2023 Map of Sanostee East

About this map

Sanostee and the neighboring community of Tocito anchor this high-desert landscape in San Juan County, illustrating the modern settlement patterns within the Navajo Nation. The terrain is defined by dramatic erosional features like Rock Mesa and Rock Ridge, while the drainage system of Sanostee Wash and Tocito Wash dictates the layout of local infrastructure. A network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Indian Svc Rte 5016 and Indian Svc Rte 56, connects remote residences and livestock areas across the high plateau. Aviation access is provided by the Sanostee Airport, located just south of the main settlement. Small water sources like 2M-39 Spring and the seasonally active Pajarito Creek are vital landmarks in this arid environment, where Porcupine Canyon cuts through the western mesas.